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House leaders warn government: don't count on our legislative support

Government House Leader Jay Hill says the government's main legislative priorities are the next budget and economic issues.

By HARRIS MACLEOD |
Published: Monday, 01/25/2010 12:00 am EST

The opposition House leaders are warning Prime Minister Stephen Harper that he shouldn't take their cooperation for granted in the next session and say his government has "soured" the atmosphere in the Commons by proroguing Parliament.

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House leaders warn government: don't count on our legislative support

Government House Leader Jay Hill says the government's main legislative priorities are the next budget and economic issues.

By HARRIS MACLEOD | Jan. 25, 2010

The opposition House leaders are warning Prime Minister Stephen Harper that he shouldn't take their cooperation for granted in the next session and say his government has "soured" the atmosphere in the Commons by proroguing Parliament.

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